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Monthly Archives: September 2012
Sold Yachts Report: Boat Sales a Mixed Bag in August 2012
Recreational boat sales stayed in their 2012 summer groove in August with increases among aluminum fishing and pontoon boats and smaller fiberglass outboards and declines among smaller fiberglass stern drives, cruisers and yachts. The yacht brokerage industry’s growth lagged the pace it set e… [read more]
“After 8 months of meeting brokers worldwide, we cannot describe how pleased we were with the services of Mr. Johnson.”
In view of our recent purchase of the 115′ Superyacht Texas Star II, it is our great honour to present this letter of recommendations in favour of Mr. David Johnson and his company – Denison Yacht Sales, Fort Lauderdale. In early August 2012 undersigned met Mr. Johnson where he facilitated our… [read more]
“His follow-up and follow-through was exceptional. His commitment didn’t end with the sale.”
Russ Schafer was the listing broker for the 54′ Hatteras we purchased in 2010. It’s rare to find a yacht broker whose commitment to service is just as strong after the sale as it is leading up to the sale. Russ is just that kind of salesperson. We had been looking to move up to a larger boat for… [read more]
First Class Travel for Luxury Yachts Between U.S. & The Med
On the eve of the 2012 Cannes Film festival, Lady Joy, a star American attraction, arrived by ship under gray, rain-spitting skies in this grimy north Italian port, before setting off along the coast for the French Riviera, her stylists and makeup artists primping her for a cocktail party she would s… [read more]
Megayacht Owners Spend Dollars on Submersibles As Yacht Toys
Yacht owners love their toys, and for those who already have jet skis, powerboats and on-board helicopters — plus a supersize yacht to match their appetites — submersibles are the latest must-have accessory. Leisure submersibles are not yet completely autonomous submarines with ocean-cruisin… [read more]
Couple Held Hostage by Somali Pirates in 2009 Sets Sail Again
Smiling broadly as they wave goodbye, Paul and Rachel Chandler set sail hoping to finish their round-the-world trip. The yachting couple, who were kidnapped by Somali pirates and held hostage separately for more than a year in 2009, departed on the same yacht in which they were captured. They have s… [read more]
“John’s attention to detail and excellent communication ensured a smooth and problem-free process.”
It has been approximately five years that my wife and I have known our yacht broker, John Zagorski – starting with the purchase of our Jeanneau 49DS. During the purchase of the boat we were so impressed with John’s knowledge of the yacht market, understanding of the product and his patie… [read more]
Sunseeker Predator 80: Sneak Preview – New Sunseeker Yachts
Sunseekers Yachts introduced their new sportscruiser which debuts at the PSP Southampton Boat Show this month. Sunseeker looks set to hog the limelight at the 2012 Southampton Boat Show with this outrageous new Predator 80. Featuring dramatic new styling and a top speed of up to 46 knots, she promi… [read more]
Beneteau Swift Trawlers’ The Greatest Loop Journey Completed!
It’s with much excitement and pride that we announce the return of The Greatest Loop to her home port of Annapolis, Maryland. After 115 days (71 days of navigation), 5,137 nm, and 4,638 gallons of fuel, The Greatest Loop crossed her wake yesterday at 1pm and was welcomed at Annapolis Yacht Sale… [read more]
Yacht Brokerage Sales Drop in August 2012 – Yacht Sales Report
Sales of brokerage yachts in the United States fell 1% in August 2012, to 2,731, from 2,745 in the same month a year earlier and the value of those sales declined by 7% from $259 million to $240 million. A drop in sailboat sales was responsible for the decrease in the number of boats changing hands, but lo… [read more]
Yacht Loans Made Easier: Boston Bank Adds Boat Financing
First Trade Union Bank announced rejoined the yacht-financing market and hired a senior executive to manage its yacht-financing program. The bank named Jim Velez Senior V.P. of Yacht Lending and said he will be responsible for expanding its consumer lending portfolio in that business. The bank s… [read more]
Iatly’s Pershing Yachts Introduces Pershing 82 Superyacht
Pershing Yachts, has launched a 25 meter superyacht Pershing 82. The project is designed by yacht designers Fulvio De Simoni, AYT-Advanced Yacht Technology and Centro Stile Ferretti group. The Pershing’s 4 staterooms include her master suite amidships, a VIP stateroom forward and two tw… [read more]
Ferretti Yachts Plans China Plant on Rising Wealth in Asia
Ferretti Group, whose Riva unit made boats for Brigitte Bardot and Sean Connery, intends to open an assembly plant in China as its new Chinese parent seeks to drive up sales in the world’s most-populous country. The Italian yachtmaker is considering plans for the facility in Qingdao, Shandong prov… [read more]
“Russ made me feel confident in whatever direction we ended up going.”
I met Russ six years ago, and since then he has sold 3 boats for me and helped me buy 2 others. Throughout all of that I felt like I was in very capable hands, and his integrity is first-rate. That’s the most important thing I shop for in a yacht broker. Looking at the next 5 boats is never a burden, even… [read more]
“I can sincerely recommend Nathan to anyone who needs to buy or sell a boat…”
I first met Nathan Dotson after he had recently sold a very successful service business, employing as many as 50 people. A mutual friend introduced Nathan to me as a guy that could fill a job opening I had for the First Mate/Second Captain’s position on my 130′ charter motoryacht Sojourn… [read more]